Learn MBED-C-CPP-PYTHON with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn basic C/C++ programming
Understand MBed OS architecture and API
Practice GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI peripherals
Advance to RTOS threads, timers, and interrupts
Explore IoT integration and MicroPython scripting
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Blink LEDs, read buttons and sensors
Week 2: Control actuators and communication interfaces
Week 3: Implement RTOS tasks and scheduling
Week 4: Build small IoT projects with cloud connectivity
Week 5: Optimize code, implement MicroPython prototypes
Interview Questions
What is MBed OS and what devices does it support?
Explain RTOS tasks and threads in MBed
How do you interface a sensor using MBed?
What is MicroPython and how is it used on MBed?
How do you deploy firmware to MBed-enabled boards?
Cheat Sheet
DigitalOut pin(LED1) - Control digital output
AnalogIn sensor(A0) - Read analog input
ThisThread::sleep_for(100ms) - Delay in RTOS thread
Thread t(osPriorityNormal) - Create a new thread
I2C i2c(SDA, SCL) - I2C communication setup
Books
Mastering MBed OS Programming
Embedded Systems with MBed C/C++
MicroPython for MBed Microcontrollers
IoT Development with MBed OS
Real-Time Embedded Systems with MBed
Tutorials
MBed OS Basics: LEDs and Buttons
Peripheral Control in C/C++
MicroPython on MBed Boards
RTOS Threads and Timers
IoT Device Development with MBed
Official Docs
https://os.mbed.com/docs/mbed-os/latest/
https://os.mbed.com/
https://os.mbed.com/handbook/
https://os.mbed.com/teams/
Community Links
MBed Forums
StackOverflow MBed tag
GitHub MBed OS repositories
LinkedIn IoT and Embedded communities
YouTube tutorials and technical blogs
Community Support
MBed Forums and developer community
StackOverflow MBed tag
GitHub repositories with MBed projects
LinkedIn IoT and embedded groups
Technical blogs, tutorials, and YouTube channels